Undoubtedly the best place to stay in Vientiane is located less than 15 minutes from the airport, in the center, near the Mekong River and the night market , a quiet place that offers various tourist attractions and unforgettable places to visit.
When you walk around the center , see the beautiful Patuxai triumphal arch, which hides a great history.In the area you will also find many Buddhist temples such as the Wat Si Saket, an admirable building, beautiful gardens and countless Buddhas. Another very particular temple is the Wat That Khao with its huge reclining Buddha. Also visit the Wat Si Muang, which unlike other temples in Vientiane is a living place where almost any time you can see the monks and the faithful performing their prayers.The Pha That Luang temple, located a few minutes from the area, is also worth visiting.
But that’s not all, on , on the banks of the Mekong River , locals and visitors walk around, exercise, enjoy the restaurants, and in the evening buy clothes and souvenirs at the market.And to finish the tour of landmarks, you can take a bike to the bus terminal and from there to the Buda Park, a park with much history to tell and a set of great Buddhist monuments.
For shopping you have Lao Textiles, the local Morning Market, Vientiane Center Lao, among others.A guide will pick you up at your hotel in a brightly colored Tuk Tuk, and take you on a day trip to food sites, a temple, the local market, a workshop where they make the typical sticky rice in bamboo, and other highlights. For the nightlife Baravin Savor’s Club and Wine 95 are good options.
In the map that shows the best area to stay in Vientiane , you can find a selection of the best hotels to sleep .
If you have been interested in knowing where to stay in Vientiane you may also be interested in knowing where to stay in Luang Prabang.
Cheap accommodation in Vientiane
If you are a backpacker and you want to find cheap accommodation in Vientiane don’t worry because there is a lot of offer of hostels where you can sleep for less than 10 euros a night.
The hostel in a shared room with up to 20 people is the cheapest accommodation option you can find in Vientiane, some even offer breakfast included for this price but we will hardly find one with air conditioning for this price.
The other alternative to sleep for a good price and share a room with other people is the Guest House .
Unlike Luang Prabang in Vientiane, Guest House is not as cheap as a hostel but will always be a cheaper option than a hotel.
